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Evaluation of the Army's Draft Assessment Criteria to Aid in the Selection of Alternative Technologies for Chemical Demilitarization (1995) / Chapter Skim
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6 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Pages 39-42

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... Does the Army's draft document raise other questions with respect to the overall decision process? Although the Army developed the draft assessment criteria to facilitate the Department of Defense decision on whether to proceed with construction and operation of an alternative technology demonstration facility, it is clear that these criteria will also receive extensive scrutiny by other major stakeholders—community groups, environmental organizations, and regulatory agencies.
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From page 40...
... Although the Anny's assessment criteria elicit information about the potential for release of agents or other hazardous materials, they do not address the assessment of the health risks and environmental burdens that could result from such a release. Host communities have also expressed concern that installation of facilities Mat are applicable to additional waste types may lead to prolonged risks through the destruction of imported wastes.
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... Relevant stakeholders in the program include, but are not limited to, Citizens Advisory Commissions, regulating agencies, host communities, and legislative bodies with junsdiction at the specific sites. These groups can be a valuable source of information about program issues.
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... The Army should constructively engage both the host community and the appropriate regulatory agencies in key decisions and the development of project milestones to minimize potential delays. Recommendation Ilc.
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